Magnetorheological (MR) fluids can rapidly change from a free-flowing liquid to a semisolid when exposed to magnetic fields. This property makes them useful in a variety of mechanical systems. For ...

Hang on just one second," Michael Norris says as he steps outside on break from one of two day jobs. It's 12:10 p.m. on a Monday in late April, and he has agreed to a phone interview to talk about his ...

Mix a designer magnetic powder into oil, water, or glycol, and what do you get? A fast-acting mechatronic fluid perfect for damping or moving variable loads. Jacob Rabinow of the U.S. National Bureau ...

Nelson Ireson July 13, 2009 Comment Now! Magneto rheological (MR) fluid has some pretty amazing properties. It can change from a low-viscosity liquid to a very stiff, nearly solid substance in ...